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Lesko, Nancy – Theory into Practice, 1994
Develops the thesis of the interrelationships of conceptions of adolescents with curricula and school organization by examining the Carnegie Council (1989) reform report on middle schools, "Turning Points: Preparing American Youth for the 21st Century." The article discusses economic and social contexts of the report, historical…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Curriculum Development, Early Adolescents, Educational Change
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Cuban, Larry – Theory into Practice, 1995
Reviews the history of secondary science curriculum reform and presents an organizational and curricular framework for discussing why reformers committed to creating a science for living have difficulty altering prevailing patterns. Examines the influence of district, school, and classroom organization upon what curriculum is actually taught and…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, School Culture